A 35-Year-Old Man from Russia Comes to the United States

question 34

Multiple Choice

A 35-year-old man from Russia comes to the United States seeking asylum because of religious persecution in his native country. This type of immigrant is known as a:

• A) Legal immigrant
• B) Lawful permanent resident
• C) Refugee
• D) Unauthorized immigrant

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Definitions:

Borderlands

Regions that lie along or near the boundaries between countries, often characterized by cultural blending and contested sovereignty.

Eric Foner

An American historian, specializing in the Civil War era, Reconstruction, and slavery.

Patrilineal

A system where lineage, inheritance, and social identity are traced through the father's line.

Indian Tribes

Indigenous peoples in the United States with distinct cultures, languages, and territories, recognized as sovereign entities with their own governments and rights.